HgBr is a mercury halide semiconductor compound belonging to the family of metal halides, which are layered crystalline materials with tunable electronic properties. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where its layered structure and semiconductor characteristics make it a candidate for next-generation devices including photodetectors, light emitters, and potentially solar cells. HgBr and related mercury halides are notable for their strong light-matter interaction and structural flexibility, though their toxicity and stability concerns require careful handling and may limit commercial deployment compared to less hazardous halide alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,707.2 | ksi | — | ||
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf) | 397.1 | meV/atom | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,750.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2712 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.600 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.818 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 16.55 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -202.7 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.5290 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.2671 | eV/atom | — |